Missouri State Fair Nominees and Democratic State Convention
At Sedalia August 18 to 23 the Missouri State Fair proceeds while J A Knott and J P Rice are nominated for railroad commissioner. Carrington renominated with Rothwell chosen state chairman. The Missouri Democratic state convention adjourned after naming long and short term railroad commissioners and announcing district committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
John A. Knott
Joseph P. Rice
W. T. Carrington
St. Joseph
Hannibal
Moberly
Springfield
William A. Rothwell
Virgil Conkling
James J. Butler
John Butler
Dave Ball
Walsh
Committee On
Carrington
Prentiss
Hannibal Journal
Knott
Rice
Park
Bronaugh
Joplin
Hennessey
Maguire
Big Fight 1s Friday Fitzsimmons Jefferies Bout Planned
The world heavyweight title bout pits ex-champion Robert Fitzsimmons, 49, against current champion James J. Jefferies, 27, in San Francisco Friday night to decide who is the rightful ruler. Odds remain around 10 to 4 for Jefferies with betting steady as both fighters enter peak yet aging form.
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San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jefferies
Fitzsimmons
Wee
Tom Sharkey
Seventh district caucus selects two state committeemen
Solon Smith of Fayette and Tomas Mitchum of Sedalia win the Seventh district caucus. William Aull of Lexington and Emmett Newton, longtime Seventh district member, are defeated. Newton loses by two votes amid a clash with Sam Cook and the state administration.
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Solon Smith
Fayette
Tomas Mitchum
Sedalia
William Aull
Lexington
Walsh
Emmett Newton
Sam Cook
Newton
New State Democratic Committee Formed With Ten Re‑elected
St Joseph Missouri July 23 the new state Democratic committee is listed with ten incumbents marked by a star as re elected First district John C Mills Schuyler Z T Bradford Putnam Second district Virgil Conkling Carroll M J Winters Third district E A Bunton
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St. Joseph
State
Democratic Committee
John C. Mills Schuyler
Z. T. Bradford
Putnam
Virgil Conkling
Carroll
M. J. Winters
E. A. Bunton
Walter B. Shirk Resigns as Freight Agent in Sedalia
Walter B. Shirk resigns after eight years as Missouri Pacific freight agent and two months as yard master to become commercial and freight agent at Fort Scott Kansas. The Sedalia community and Sentinel express pride in his promotion and lament his departure with his respected family.
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Walter B. Shirk
Missouri Pacific Railroad Compas
Fort Scott
Kas
Mr. Shirk
Sedalia
Warsaw
Memphis
Katy
the Sentinel
Fulkerson Boy Hurt By Live Wire In Warrensburg
Mrs. F. M. Fulkerson and family return from Warrensburg after a three weeks visit. Logan Fulkerson was injured Monday when he and companions swung on a guy wire and touched a live line, being hurled to the ground with minor bruises.
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F. M. Fulkerson
Warrensburg
Logan Fulkerson
Rare Musical Treat Promises Theodore Thomas Orchestra
A representative of Theodore Thomas' Great Orchestra was in Sedalia arranging a fall appearance. The group has an off date scheduled between St. Louis and Kansas City.
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Theodore Thomas
Sedalia
St. Louis
Kansas City
Lamonte Carnival Set for September Under Modern Woodmen
The Lamonte carnival will run for two weeks in September under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen organization.
We Mend and Sew on Buttons
A Sedalia laundry advertises mending and sewing on buttons at Longan’s Sedalia Steam Laundry. The notice highlights quick service and pickup available for customers needing small repairs.
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Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Street Car Extension Progress Toward Fair Grounds
Work began at noon Monday on extending street car tracks to the fair grounds. About three squares have been graded and shaped for the line, advancing toward completion.
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Fair Grounds
Brockmeyer Dead at Boonville Hospital
John Brockmeyer a leading Cooper county businessman died in Boonville at age about forty five from appendicitis He owned the telephone system a general store at Versailles and a city store in Boonville He was twice married and his widow Stella Yeater survives also Sophia Brockmeyer Flora Glenn and other relatives were noted in Sedalia society services held at Bunceton
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Boonville
Brockmeyer
Cooper County
Central
Missis
John Brockmeyer
Tle
The Horton law battle ends boxing in New York State
The passage notes the Horton law closing boxing in New York with a September 1 date. It then profiles Bob Fitzsimmons as not a boxer yet a fighting machine, highlighting his awkward gait, feints, and relentless work ethic shaped by a tough, mechanical upbringing.
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New York State
Points of Excellence in Printing by Thomas Printing Co
The passage praises printing quality driven by careful judgment ink selection and skilled composition. It highlights the shop's care in every job and notes contact details for Thomas Printing Co located at 115 East Second St with telephone number 149.
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Thomas Printing CO
East Second St
Ohio man pursues a red hot chase for the presidency
A New York newspaper’s unnamed source claims that Mr. Hanna is running for the presidency in a hot and renewed effort. The passage suggests prior rumors and reinforces the belief that such talk has circulated before.
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Hanna
New York
Ohio
Hud nut line of perfumes offered in Sedalia
Sedalia shoppers are offered the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes praised as the finest quality yet offered in the city. W. E. Bard Drug Company presents the collection for local customers looking to elevate their fragrance choices.
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Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Big Wheat Movement Across Lamonte Area
Nine car loads of wheat were shipped out of Lamonte Monday and 175 wagon loads were brought in, reflecting heavy local grain activity.
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Lamonte
Let Your Bundle Come to the Best Laundry in Sedalia
Sedalia residents are urged to bring their washing to Sedalia Steam Laundry for quality cleaning and reliable service. The local facility emphasizes thorough care, prompt turnaround, and affordable rates for all garment types.
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Sedalia
Paints of Every Description from Bard Drag Co
W E Bard Drag Co offers paints of every description with high quality and reasonable prices for patrons seeking durable finishes and dependable coverage.
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W. E. Bard Drag Co
Widening Work Set After Inspection Trip
Officials from the Missouri Pacific and the Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern return from a midweek survey and announce the widening project will start next Sunday or the following. Road master Potter and Superintendent Ross with engineers Weller Bush and others confirm arrangements to have S W S W trains use Missouri Pacific depot and adjacent tracks toward Washington Avenue crossing. Engine No. 8 to be employed when finished.
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G. T. Ross
S. P. Weller
W. H. Bush
Potter
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Warsaw
Southwestern
K.&t
Tamn
Fifth Street
Washington Avenue
Farewell Surprise For Bethke Family Before Move
A farewell party Tuesday night honored William Bethke and family of East Fourteenth Street as they prepare to move to Jefferson City. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Geischen, Mr. and Mrs. Grother, and many neighbors with music, games, and light refreshments.
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William Bethke
Izs
Good Man H E Fuller Joins Elks Hotel Staff
The Clinton Democrat praises Hiram Fuller as a good hotel clerk, popular and an all around good fellow. He recently moved west from the east and adapted quickly, becoming one of the community. The piece wishes him success in his new field and commends him to neighboring towns.
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H. E. Fuller
Elks Hotel
Clinton Democrat
Hiram
Government cuts tax on plug tobacco. industry hikes price
On July 1 the government reduced the war tax on plug tobacco by two cents per pound, yet Continental Tobacco raised plug tobacco prices by one cent per pound on July 21, signaling industry counteraction to tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Tobacco Company
the Trust
Fine Lot of Horses Shipped to New Orleans
Harry Stevens will ship a large consignment of carriage saddle and driving horses from here on Friday. The horses are described as clean and well bred and are expected to fetch fancy prices at New Orleans.
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Harry Stevens
New Orleans
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Rothwell
Dekalb
J. M. Salle
Harrison
W. L. Salmon
FW. P. Spratt
Buchanan
G. L. Chrisman
W. T. Kemper
W. R. Bowles Dade
W. P. Cruce
Cedar
Howard
Thomas F. Mitcham
Vettis
J. H. Edwards
Cole
John A. Stewart
Bruce Edwards
St. Charles
Thomas B. North
Franklin
Henry Quelmalz
James McCaffery
Thomas Ward
Harry Hawes
W. J. Flynn
J. Butler
S. J. McMinn
Bollinger
Phil Shaw
St. Francis
George C. Orchard
Butler
J. H. Harrison
Dunklin
M. T. Davis
Lawrence
Gilbert Barber Jasper
A. E. McGlashan
Dent
F. M. Russell
Laclede
Fitz Simmons
GMAN
Tie
Jeffries
John L. Sullivan
W. Shirk
C. Hl. Brockmeyer
The
Sentinel
Versailles
Stella Yeater
Sophia Brockmeyer
Bunceton
Flora Glenn
Bob Fitzsimmons
Grand Avenue
Twentieth Street
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